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Accounting Applications Specialist

Experienced Career
Full-time
On-site
Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Inspirational, innovative and entrepreneurial - this is how we describe our empowered teams. Combine your passion with purpose and join a culture that is thriving in the face of change.

Make an impact with our Technology – Solution Delivery team as an Accounting Applications Specialist. This diverse team of tech-savvy builders and problem solvers embraces digital transformation, and the possibilities technology brings to the future of our industry. We’re looking for team members who have a strong sense of ownership and drive, and who thrive on delivering high-quality solutions that are redefining the way MNP does business.

MNP is proudly Canadian. Providing business strategies and solutions, we are a leading national accounting, tax and business advisory firm in Canada. Entrepreneurial to our core, our talented team members transcend obstacles into opportunities and are successfully transforming mid-market business practices.

Responsibilities

Vendor & Stakeholder Relations

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders
  • Engage with stakeholders to understand business challenges and opportunities
  • Accountable for escalations to vendors and internal IT for resolution of critical issues

Process & Knowledge Management

  • Maintain and improve IT support processes for effective service delivery
  • Keep documentation and knowledge base up to date for internal teams
  • Coordinate training sessions, demos, and webinars on feature changes
  • Track issues and gaps with external vendors in a structured manner

Product & Process Enhancements

  • Identify opportunities for automation, integrations, and process improvements
  • Stay updated and inform the team about vendor product roadmaps and market technology trends
  • Collaborate with business and IT leadership to plan and prioritize project requests, releases, and system changes
  • Create and deliver targeted communications on product changes and important announcements

Project Management & Execution

  • Manage and execute operational projects within the portfolio
  • Support and guide the transition of process ownership from Solution Delivery to operations
  • Manage licensing, reporting, and contract renewals with Program Manager

Skills and Experience

  • Strong knowledge of business processes, financial services, bookkeeping, and payroll, with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions
  • Proven experience with cloud-based applications and SaaS for accounting and financial management
  • Skilled in managing the full lifecycle of technology products, from ideation to delivery and improvement
  • Project management expertise in delivering technology solutions across multiple service lines
  • Excellent communication skills for creating clear, engaging content for internal communications and training
  • Experience in developing training programs, conducting sessions, and managing knowledge bases
  • Strong understanding of change management and leading teams through technology and process adoption
  • Experience managing software licensing, ensuring compliance, and conducting efficiency audits
  • Familiarity with software development, Agile methodologies, and ITSM frameworks (e.g., ITIL) would be an asset
  • Experience with ServiceNow is an asset

MyRewards@MNP

With a focus on high-potential earnings, MNP is proud to offer customized rewards that support our unique culture and a balanced lifestyle to thrive at work and outside of the office. You will be rewarded with generous base pay, vacation time, 4 paid personal days, a group pension plan with 4% matching, voluntary savings products, bonus programs, flexible benefits, mental health resources, exclusive access to perks and discounts, professional development assistance, MNP University, a flexible β€˜Dress For Your Day’ environment, firm sponsored social events and more!

Diversity@MNP

We embrace diversity as a core value and celebrate our differences. We believe each team member contributes unique gifts and amplifying their potential makes our business stronger. We encourage people with disabilities to apply!

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